Culture usurpation between self-existence and coexistence (literature as a Case Study)

This study examines cultural usurpation as a pivotal negotiation between self-existence and cohabitation, using literature as the primary case study. It explores the role of literary writings as ideological and political tools that both reflect and contest power structures. The primary inquiry examines how literature navigates issues of identity, love, and loyalty amidst usurpation and socio-political upheaval. The study utilizes a critical and functional methodology, integrating literary analysis with socio-political theory to reveal the symbolic and emotional aspects of literature. Special emphasis is placed on how narratives, exemplified by Dickens's works, encapsulate résistance, ethical perspective, and cultural identity. The results indicate that literature not only mirrors political realities but also serves as a medium of resilience, reinforcing notions of solidarity and belonging while opposing hegemonic tendencies. The study ultimately shows that literature, situated between individual and communal identity, serves a transformative cultural and political function in preserving both survival and coexistence.